About First United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church is a United Methodist church located at 626 COLLEGE AVENUE, Alva, OK, 73717. You can reach First United Methodist Church at +15803272571.
First United Methodist Church is one of 26 churches we list in Alva, among 6,672 across Oklahoma. It falls within Woods County. It is counted among 316 in the United Methodist tradition across Oklahoma.
Where is First United Methodist Church located?
First United Methodist Church is located at 626 COLLEGE AVENUE, Alva, OK, 73717. The building sits at coordinates 36.80186, -98.66676, placing it in Alva, OK 73717.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around First United Methodist Church
The ZIP code 73717 area around First United Methodist Church is home to 6,972 residents with a median household income of $46,964 and a median age of 30.7 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at First United Methodist Church
Methodists worship with a blend of structured liturgy and heartfelt singing — a Wesleyan inheritance.
- Service length is about an hour. Expect hymn singing, readings, prayers, a sermon, and often Holy Communion.
- Communion is an "open table" — anyone seeking Christ is welcome to receive.
- Dress is casual to business-casual.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Questions and answers about First United Methodist Church
- What denomination is First United Methodist Church?
- This church is part of the United Methodist tradition.
- Where is First United Methodist Church located?
- First United Methodist Church is located at 626 COLLEGE AVENUE, Alva, OK, 73717.
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